

Stress-busting skills to try in everyday life
112 snips Oct 3, 2024
Allison Aubrey, an NPR health correspondent, teams up with Judith Moskowitz, a research psychologist at Northwestern University, to tackle the challenge of stress management. They share practical, research-backed techniques to enhance emotional well-being, emphasizing the power of gratitude, mindfulness, and cultivating joy in daily life. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing positive moments and practicing self-compassion. With personal anecdotes sprinkled throughout, listeners are inspired to reclaim their calm and build resilience.
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Savor the Small Things
- Notice and savor positive events, even small ones, like enjoying a cup of coffee.
- This helps boost your reservoir of coping skills.
Negativity Bias
- Humans are wired to focus on negative things as a survival mechanism.
- However, this can cause us to miss out on the good things.
Amplify Positivity
- Amplify positive feelings by savoring them.
- Think back on positive events to re-experience the emotion.